Tony Hubbard

Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/11/indie-book-review-demon-lies-within-...

Thank you so much Samantha from JKS Communications for introducing me to this book. I told you I love Horror reads and boy did you give me a good one. This is a read that had me on edge from the very first sentence. I knew I was getting a horror read, but I wasn't sure how in depth this would be. This book gave me everything I could ask for and more. A Demon Lies Within is definitely one of the best books I have read this year and I dare anyone not to agree.

I love how Hubbard gives us all these great intertwining stories. You don't know how they will connect and he does a great job keeping you fully enveloped in the characters' lives. The story follows a little boy named Joshua who is trying to stand up to his father. Joshua's father, Andrew, is a drunk, abusive man who takes out his anger on his wife Katelyn. One night where Andrew is cheating on his wife with another woman and Katelyn catches him, things turn out for the worst for Andrew. He is sent to Hell (where he belongs), but that isn't the end of the torment for Joshua and Katelyn. Little do they know, their torment has yet to begin when Andrew formulates a plan beyond the grave that will rip their lives apart. No one is safe.

This will be a difficult review for me because any little thing I say could spoil this book. You have no idea how far this book goes. The plot is superb. It is an amazing showcase of what someone can do when they can't seem to erase their hate and anger. As I have said, there are multiples stories to follow and they connect in a wonderful way. We have Joshua and his mother. They are dealing with the aftermath of what they did to Andrew. We also have a cop named Michael and his fiancee Elizabeth who have their own hurdles they must leap over. Then Andrew with his demon mentor, Sonneillon, who is showing him the ropes. Andrew wants revenge on who killed him I can't say more because the way this plays out is so amazing. If this was a Horror film (done correctly), it would be worthy of an Oscar.

Now I must warn you now, this is a very tough read. There are parts I had to take a break from a few times because they were just so morbid. My goodness, if Horror isn't your thing, but you want to know the story, I suggest you read this book with caution. There are scenes that are very intense, disgusting, and just pure evil. Even with all of that, you are very invested into this story. You want to know what Andrew plans to do and how everyone will play a role in his deception. The catastrophic actions that take place are overwhelming Goodness, I wish I could tell you guys more, but trust me, it is epic.

A Demon Lies Within is a journey you have to have some guts to read. It is dark, vile, scary as hell, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Fans of Stephen King and The Exorcist will be drooling over this. It is that good. It is Horror, Paranormal, Thriller, and a Drama all mixed in a beautiful package. If you are looking for an unforgettable gruesome journey, look no further.… (meer)